number one reason smoothness even a bad shave I get smoother then a modern five blade ***. I also enjoy the hobby part of it and find it relaxing. Going out and hunting down vintage razors in the wild is also something I'm really digging.
Welcome aboard! Have you wandered over to the hall of fame yet? I, too, have suffered with anxiety. Shaving is a nice way to take your mind off of things.My first post...For me it was all about number 3 and the others just kind of became side effects. I have some issues with anxiety and rituals like this give me something positive to look forward to. I enjoy my rituals like making my morning coffee. Takes me 20 minutes to make one cup haha. I know I'm not saving money because I can't stop buying stuff, but it's money well spent to me. My skin has improved greatly even though I never thought anything was wrong with it before. It feels good to spend some time on yourself instead of treating it like a necessary chore.